Month: November 2021

4:39 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to be sacked as Manchester United manager following Saturday’s disastrous 4-1 defeat to Watford, sources have told ESPN. One source added that Solskjaer knew he had to win on Saturday and is now expecting the worst. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–
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9:19 AM ET Chelsea surged six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester on Saturday. Starting the weekend three ahead of Manchester City, Thomas Tuchel’s men extended their advantage as Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester suffered their fifth defeat of the season. Antonio Rudiger headed the opener on
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5:39 PM ET Caitlin Murray The Washington Spirit dealt with a coach firing, an ownership struggle and forced forfeits, but still rose above the controversies to be crowned 2021 NWSL champion. Joe Robbins/ISI Photos/Getty Images In a National Women’s Soccer League season that will be remembered more for its league-wide off-field controversy than its splendid play
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2:21 PM ET Liverpool’s front three — Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota — all scored as they eased to a 4-0 win over Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday. Forward Takumi Minamino also netted, his just 48 seconds after coming off the bench late in the game to help rout Arsenal. – Stream ESPN
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4:25 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent WATFORD, England — On Friday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spent his usual pregame news conference talking, via video, about how well his Manchester United players trained during the international break and his belief that the problems they have faced in recent weeks have been ironed out. A game against Watford, newly
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1:02 PM ET Lionel Messi scored his first Ligue 1 goal as Paris Saint-Germain opened a 13-point lead at the top of the table despite playing almost half an hour with 10 men in a 3-1 home win against Nantes on Saturday. Messi found the back of the net with a curled left-footed effort from
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12:49 PM ET Goalkeeper David De Gea saved two penalties early on in Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Watford. Alex Pantling/Getty Images Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea tore into his teammates after suffering an “embarrassing” 4-1 defeat away to Watford on Saturday as the side’s poor form continued. United slumped to their worst top-flight loss
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6:52 AM ET Markus Anfang has quit his job as Werder Bremen coach. Carmen Jaspersen/picture alliance via Getty Images Werder Bremen coach Markus Anfang quit on Saturday after German authorities began to investigate the authenticity of his COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Anfang, who on Friday denied using a fake certificate, said he was resigning for the good
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6:27 AM ET Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has again blasted UEFA for its opposition to the Super League, vowed to push ahead with the project and said he expects the courts to back his vision for European football. – The Super League 12: What was their motivation? – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+
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5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Paul Pogba is set to be sidelined until at least after Christmas with the thigh injury he picked up on international duty with France and could be unavailable for up to three months, according to Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Pogba has travelled to Dubai to begin his recovery
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5:05 AM ET Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has been named the National Women’s Soccer League’s Rookie of the Year. OL Reign also picked up several awards with Laura Harvey named Coach of the Year and midfielder Jess Fishlock named Most Valuable Player. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s guide:
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12:20 PM ET Associated Press FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs on Friday to be single-leg games at a neutral venue. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access The winners of the matches
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2:57 PM ET MLS president Mark Abbott is stepping down at the end of 2022. USA Today Images Mark Abbott is stepping down from his position as president and deputy commissioner of Major League Soccer, effective at the end of 2022, according to a memo obtained by ESPN. The Sports Business Journal was first to report
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4:39 PM ET Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered a shock 2-1 loss at Augsburg who struck twice against the run of play in the first half to snatch a memorable victory in Friday’s Bavarian derby. Goals from Mads Pedersen and Andre Hahn in the 23rd and 36th minutes put the hosts in the driving seat,
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